The Hermitage, Historical museum in Ancaster, Canada.
The Hermitage consists of stone mansion ruins and a gatehouse museum situated within the natural landscape of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Built in 1830 by Reverend George Sheed, the property changed hands to Otto Ives, an English officer who fought in the Greek War of Independence.
The residence gained notoriety through the tale of William Black, a coachman whose death became intertwined with the property's enduring local folklore.
The Hamilton Conservation Authority maintains the site, which includes walking trails, interpretive displays, and guided tours of the preserved stone ruins.
The mansion functioned as a Greek-speaking household when the Ives family resided there, as Mrs. Ives originated from an Aegean island.
Location: Ancaster
Inception: 1830
GPS coordinates: 43.24010,-79.99890
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:56
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